Certified Information Privacy Professional – Asia (CIPP/A) — Question 87

A Singapore employer can do all of the following without obtaining an employee's consent EXCEPT?

Answer options

• A. Share an employee's personal data with a company that provides financial planning.
• B. Disclose personal health data to a public agency during a health crisis.
• C. Use computer monitoring software on an employee's computers.
• D. Use closed-circuit television surveillance in the workplace.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because sharing personal data with a third-party financial planning company typically requires the employee's consent under data protection laws. Options B, C, and D are generally permissible without consent in specific situations, such as health emergencies or workplace monitoring policies.